Azeem Rafiq Reveals Use of Word 'Kevin' by Gary Ballance in Racist Context

London, November 16: Azeem Rafiq on Tuesday in the parliamentary choose committee listening to revealed how former England batter Gary Ballance used the time period 'Kevin' in a derogatory method. MPs heard from former cricketer Azeem Rafiq in the DCMS listening to, about his requires disciplinary motion to be taken by Yorkshire County Cricket Club following its investigation which discovered he had been subjected to racial harassment and bullying. Also Read | Will Neymar Play in Argentina vs Brazil? Check Possibility of Star Footballer Featuring in Playing XI of 2023 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL Match. Rafiq spoke in element about one-time Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance. Notably, Ballance admitted utilizing a "racial slur" in the direction of Rafiq in a prolonged assertion issued earlier this month, apologising however stating it as half of an extended and deep friendship. But Rafiq instructed the committee that was not an correct depiction of their relationship. Asked by chair Julian Knight concerning the time period 'Kevin', he stated it was an offensive, racist time period. Also Read | Rahul Dravid Says Workload Management is an Important Aspect of Cricket. "Kevin was a something Gary used to describe anyone of colour in a very derogatory manner. It was an open secret in the England dressing room," he stated. "Anyone who came across Gary would know that was a phrase he would use to describe people of colour." Rafiq additionally alleged former England batter Alex Hales was concerned. He stated: "Gary and Alex Hales got really close to each other when they played for England together. I wasn't present in that dressing room, but what I understand (is) that Alex went on to name his dog 'Kevin' because it was black. It's disgusting how much of a joke it was." Rafiq additionally instructed MPs that Matthew Hoggard had apologised to him for feedback made throughout their time at Yorkshire, and added he was amongst "six or seven" gamers to have made a bullying criticism about Tim Bresnan's alleged behaviour. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, SociallyKeeda Staff might not have modified or edited the content material physique)